For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister’s throne.

Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala’s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country’s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line — and from Illior’s faithful, who spread the Oracle’s words to a doubting populace.

As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king’s nephew — his sister’s only child — grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess’s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny.

Only Tobin’s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king’s wrath, a mother’s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother’s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder....

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DARK MAGIC, HIDDEN DESTINY

For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister's throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala's ancient rival Plenimar drains the country's lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line -- and from Illior's faithful, who spread the Oracle's words to a doubting populace.

As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king's nephew -- his sister's only child -- grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess's daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin's noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king's wrath, a mother's madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother's demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder....

About the Author:

Lynn Flewelling is best known for her Nightrunner series, as well as The Tamír Triad, and her work appears in a dozen languages. She also maintains a lively online presence with her website and her LiveJournal, Talk in the Shadows, and her Facebook page. Born in northern Maine, Flewelling is happily transplanted in Redlands, California, with her husband and some very spoiled dogs.

Book Description Random House Publishing Group, United States, 2001. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Reissue. Language: English . Brand New Book. Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined. Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister s throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line -- and from Illior s faithful, who spread the Oracle s words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king s nephew -- his sister s only child -- grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king s wrath, a mother s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder. Bookseller Inventory # AAS9780553577235

Book Description Random House Publishing Group, United States, 2001. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Reissue. Language: English . Brand New Book. Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined. Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister s throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line -- and from Illior s faithful, who spread the Oracle s words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king s nephew -- his sister s only child -- grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king s wrath, a mother s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder. Bookseller Inventory # AAS9780553577235

Book Description Random House Publishing Group, United States, 2001. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Reissue. Language: English . This book usually ship within 10-15 business days and we will endeavor to dispatch orders quicker than this where possible. Brand New Book. Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined. Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior queens protected Skala. But the people grew complacent and Erius, a usurper king, claimed his young half sister s throne. Now plague and drought stalk the land, war with Skala s ancient rival Plenimar drains the country s lifeblood, and to be born female into the royal line has become a death sentence as the king fights to ensure the succession of his only heir, a son. For King Erius the greatest threat comes from his own line -- and from Illior s faithful, who spread the Oracle s words to a doubting populace. As noblewomen young and old perish mysteriously, the king s nephew -- his sister s only child -- grows toward manhood. But unbeknownst to the king or the boy, strange, haunted Tobin is the princess s daughter, given male form by a dark magic to protect her until she can claim her rightful destiny. Only Tobin s noble father, two wizards of Illior, and an outlawed forest witch know the truth. Only they can protect young Tobin from a king s wrath, a mother s madness, and the terrifying rage of her brother s demon spirit, determined to avenge his brutal murder. Bookseller Inventory # BTE9780553577235

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